Portuguese Phrase
Meu trajeto pro trabalho é curto.
Meaning
This phrase describes the daily travel route between home and the workplace. It specifically highlights that the distance or the time spent traveling is minimal, which is usually considered a positive thing.
When to use
Use this during small talk with colleagues or friends when discussing your daily routine or where you live. It is a common way to express satisfaction with your work-life balance regarding travel time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meutrajetoprotrabalhoécurto
Pro (Contraction)
This is the informal contraction of 'para' (to/for) and 'o' (the). It is the standard way to speak in almost all casual contexts in Brazil.
Adjective Agreement
The adjective 'curto' must match the masculine singular noun 'trajeto'. If you were talking about a trip (viagem), you would say 'curta'.
🗨In Conversation
Você demora muito para chegar no escritório?
Do you take a long time to get to the office?
Não, meu trajeto pro trabalho é curto.
No, my commute to work is short.
✕Common Mistakes
Minha trajeto pro trabalho é curto.
'Trajeto' is a masculine noun, so it must be preceded by the masculine possessive 'Meu'.
Meu trajeto pro trabalho é baixo.
In Portuguese, distances or durations are 'curto' (short), not 'baixo' (low).
↔Alternatives
Moro perto do trabalho.
I live close to work.
Chego rápido no serviço.
I get to work quickly.
Cultural Tip
In major Brazilian cities like São Paulo, having a short commute is a significant luxury due to heavy traffic. Note that 'pro' is a very common spoken contraction of 'para o', making you sound much more like a native speaker than using the full form.